Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

by Brown, Theodore E.; LeMay, H. Eugene; Bursten, Bruce E.; Murphy, Catherine; Woodward, Patrick; Stoltzfus, Matthew E.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321910419

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Exercises - Page 77: 2.78a

Answer

Dinitrogen monoxide.

Work Step by Step

It is named according to the rules of naming binary molecular compounds. A prefix is used to name according to the number of atoms present and the name of the second element ends with '-ide'. Thus, in $N_{2} O$, two atoms of nitrogen are present (Dinitrogen) and one atom of oxygen is present (Monoxide). Thus, Dinitrogen monoxide.

Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays

GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays

GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical

GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions

GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions